This reaction is due to a compound called nepetalactone found in the plantâs leaves and stems, which binds to receptors in the catâs nose and stimulates sensory neurons, leading to a euphoric response.
In a June 2015 Facebook post, Police Scotland wrote, âOne year old Gizmo is taking over Busterâs search duties â hunting for weapons, drugs, cash, stolen items and explosives.
The German Rex was developed in Germany when a stray female cat with a distinctive wavy coat was adopted off the streets after World War II.
The researchers note that unlike Eiffingerâs tree frogs, the other species typically lay their eggs in open ponds where ammonia is easily diluted.
In the Emerging Hero and Shelter category, we have Lieutenant Dan from New Richmond, Ohio, who, despite having his hind limbs and tail amputated due to birth defects, now lives a full and happy life â a true icon of positivity and perseverance!
So Cortés-Romay and behavioral ecologist Sabrina Amador Vargas of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Balboa, Panama, placed strands of horsehair fungus onto the branches of 30 acacia trees inhabited by one species of symbiotic ant (Pseudomyrmex spinicola), along with fibers of a nonfungal plant of similar thickness and type that birds also use to build nests.
The expressive face muscles were found in two coyotes from Pennsylvania and one from Oregon, Courtney Sexton of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Va., and colleagues say.
But Palagi is convinced the open mouth is dedicated only to playful contexts: When the dolphins in her study were acting aggressively, her team didnât see the animals performing this particular open-mouth behavior.
Lebanon is home to a diverse range of animal species, thanks to its varied landscapes that include mountains, forests, and coastal regions.
In 2013, PetSafe introduced its Simply Clean self-cleaning litter box, which featured a continuously rotating bowl that removes waste using a conveyor system.
The site was conceived and built through the combined efforts of contributing bloggers, technicians, and compassioned volunteers who believe the way we treat our dogs is a direct reflection of the state of our society.
The FDA inspected Nutripackâs Markham, Illinois, plant and discovered the presence of the euthanasia drug pentobarbital in cans of Evangerâs Dog and Cat Food that were produced in the facility.
Spinach is a strong source of lutein while kale contains significant amounts of beta-carotene, flavonoids, and vitamin C. Any greens you offer your cat should be thoroughly washed and gently cooked, without seasonings.
The site was conceived and built through the combined efforts of contributing bloggers, technicians, and compassioned volunteers who believe the way we treat our dogs is a direct reflection of the state of our society.
Kellie B. GormlyâA kitten and cat rescuer and foster mama whose nickname is âMother Catresaââis an award-winning veteran journalist who freelances for national publications, including The Washington Post, History.com, Woman's World, and FIRST for Women.
Because the hemoglobin in your catâs body gets recycled and the liver stores extra iron as backup, red blood cell counts usually remain fairly stableâassuming there arenât any underlying health issues involved.
Over the course of her career, she has written on a wide variety of topics that reflect her many interests, from video game reviews to animal and pet care; and from rock music to international social issues.
